When I was eight years old, I walked out into the backyard of our house in Putnam County, NY, where we had 10 Siberian Huskies roaming through a large, fenced-in area. As a child, I often spent lots of time admiring our dogs through the fence. For some reason, on that particular evening, I decided to let the Siberians come out and play.
The Dog Writer
Exploring the world of dogs and dog people…
Health & Science
Life Experiences
When researchers want to study the basic chemistry of canine diseases, they can put together various chemical compounds, or perhaps run tests on blood samples or specific types of skin samples donated from dog owners. The resuts scientists get from these investigations are valuable, yielding basic facts about cell function and interactions of various compounds.
Sledding
Into the Wilderness
When I was eight years old, I walked out into the backyard of our house in Putnam County, NY, where we had 10 Siberian Huskies roaming through a large, fenced-in area. As a child, I often spent lots of time admiring our dogs through the fence. For some reason, on that particular evening, I decided to let the Siberians come out and play.
Guide Dogs
Just Say No
Sally and her German Shepherd guide dog stroll along the same wooded path each morning. One night, a thunderstorm knocked down a large tree branch, which was left hanging four feet over the path. Although the dog could easily fit under the fallen branch, he stopped.
Canine History
Hachiko: Legend of the Rising Sun
One day in January, 1924, Eizaburo Ueno, a professor at the University of Tokyo, received a gift from a former student - an Akita puppy. Professor Ueno fell quickly in love and named his new companion Hachi.
Biography
A Little Gal from Texas
In 2001, Dorothy Nickles was chosen for the “Lifetime Achievement” award in conformation judging by the AKC, an acknowledgment of the overwhelming respect she has earned from judges and breeders throughout the country.
General Interest
A Call to Action
Dogs in the US armed forces work right along with American soldiers, as both head out together on dangerous assignments throughout the world. Our soldiers come from the United States, so it seems obvious that their canine partners would come from breeders here at home.
For Kids
Why do Dogs do That?
Two dogs play together in the park. When Dee sees someone throw a tennis ball, she runs as fast as she can to fetch it. She’ll do this over and over again. The other dog, Ennay, is not interested in tennis balls, but he does something else.
Cats Too!
Living and Writing the Story of the Cat
Even for the most ardent cat lovers, or maybe especially for those who love cats most, our feelings are a mix of endearment and amusement. We connect with these sly creatures, but we never fully understand them.